Structures

Traditional Degree Structure

Bachelor of Arts in MinistryAssociate of Arts in Ministry

Nazarene Bible College offers two degrees-the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (B.A.Min.) and the Associate of Arts in Ministry (A.A.Min.). The B.A.Min. degree is offered through two design structures-the traditional degree structure and the AdVantage accelerated degree structure. Both accredited college structures are offered on campus and online.

In the traditional degree structure, a B.A.Min. major can be taken in Bible and Theology, Christian Counseling (campus only), Christian Educational Ministries, Christian School Education, Counseling for Christian Ministries (online only), Hispanic Pastoral Ministries, Leadership and Ethics, Pastoral Leadership, or Pastoral Ministries. In addition to a major, it is possible to receive a minor in Biblical Languages, Christian Educational Ministries, Leadership and Ethics, Music Ministries, or Pastoral Ministries.

AdVantage Structure

Degree Completion Program

Have you ever wondered what might be different if you finished your college degree? A new job? A promotion? Or, maybe just the chance to finish what you started years ago? The good news is, now you can know! The NBC AdVantage program is designed for busy adults just like you, who desire to complete their adult education. In as little as two years, you can finish your degree by attending class just one night per week at our Colorado Springs campus or taking one class at a time via the NBC Online delivery platform.

Ministry Preparation Program - NBC Variation

Fulfilling Education Requirements for Ordination

MPP provides college level education for completing the denominational course of study (COS) for ordination as elder in the Church of the Nazarene. NBC is approved by the Church of the Nazarene International Board of Education for training leaders toward ordination or commission in the ministries of the Church of the Nazarene. NBC provides educational courses for ordination, but does not ordain people.

Ministry Preparation Program - Modular Variation

Institute for Ministry Enrichment

Nazarene Bible College, in an effort to provide ministerial continuing Christian education through an online delivery system, has created the Institute for Ministry Enrichment. This service to the church is designed as a high quality, low cost program that can benefit the clergy in every church.

Nazarene Bible College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), and is approved by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).